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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.52, 550.90 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.52, 550.90 and 360.20 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.52 : 550.90 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.52/550.90 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.52x = 550.90 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.52x = 198,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,434.18/399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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